March of Dimes to honor Springfield Falcons |
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SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Falcons, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced last week that team President and General Manager Bruce Landon and the Falcons will be honored with the Charitable Leadership Award at the annual March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction on Nov. 1 at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.
The Springfield Falcons hockey club and their related charitable organization, Springfield Falcons Charities, are proud to announce that in the 15-year existence of the charitable foundation, more than $400,000 has been donated to charitable organizations throughout the Pioneer Valley and northern Connecticut.
Springfield Falcons Charities is an IRS approved 509 (a) (1) charity, which was established on July 14, 1995. The charity has hosted an annual Columbus Day Italian Open Golf Tournament, Falcons Family Carnivals, Jersey Auctions, Memorabilia Auctions, and softball tournaments to raise funds over the years.
A few of the organizations that have benefited from Falcons Charities include: Shriners Hospital for Children, Springfield Sliders sled hockey program, New England Junior Falcons hockey program, YMCA, community health resources, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity; Gray House and the Baystate Health Foundation.
The Falcons Charities have also has established a scholarship program, which is given to a high school senior, in honor of former Falcons captain Rob Murray. Murray is the only Falcons player to have his number retired by the organization. Falcons Charities also distribute thousands of tickets, food and toys to area organizations through their Falcons Friends, Dunkin Donuts Kids Zone, and various collection programs.
The annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction returns with delectable tastings from the finest chefs in the Pioneer Valley including: Lattitude Restaurant, The Log Cabin/Delany House, Caf Lebanon, Chandler's Restaurant, Cerrato's Pastry Shop, Venus & the Cellar Bar, Spoleto and LaCucina di Hampden House.
Individuals interested in purchasing tickets for this event, visit www.marchofdimes.com/ma or contact Kristin Introvigne at 525-1070.
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